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Adrift on St. John (Mystery in the Islands, Bk 1)
Adrift on St. John (Mystery in the Islands, Bk 1)
Author: Rebecca M. Hale
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.9/5 Stars.
 26
Review Date: 5/8/2019


signed by author


After This (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
After This (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Author: Alice McDermott, Martha Plimpton (Narrator)
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
 13
Review Date: 11/27/2014


I guess my expectations were too high. I'm done with the 3rd disc of 9 and I'm still waiting for a plot line. I'm pretty sure I will be reposting this soon.


Anna's Book
Anna's Book
Author: Fynn (Compiler)
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 7
Review Date: 6/28/2010


This is a charming follow up to Mr. God, This is Anna. It is a very short book and I don't think it would effectively stand alone, but an excellent addition to Fynn's first book.


Argo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History
Review Date: 1/10/2017


I saw the movie when it came out and thought it was excellent. I still think that but after reading Argo and learning the back story and all the history I really need to see the movie again. The book is fascinating, especially if you are a lover of history.


Bittersweet
Bittersweet
Author: Nevada Barr
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 1/22/2013


This was not an Anna Pigeon book. I knew that going in and enjoyed it as much as the Pigeons.


Black Fire: The True Story of the Original Tom Sawyer--and of the Mysterious Fires That Baptized Gold Rush-Era San Francisco
Review Date: 9/3/2015


Very well researched; I learned a lot about SF history in the 2 years it covers. It's pretty repetitious in the descriptions and locations of the fires.


Breach of Promise (Nina Reilly, Bk 4) (Audiobook) (Abridged)
Review Date: 4/27/2015


I really like this author but I prefer to read her rather than listen.


Burning Garbo : A Nina Zero Novel
Burning Garbo : A Nina Zero Novel
Author: Robert Eversz
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 11/16/2010


I'm glad I discovered this author. This is a fun,easy read with a Graftonesque feel.


Calico Joe (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Calico Joe (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Author: John Grisham, Erik Singer (Narrator)
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 32
Review Date: 11/18/2016


I liked this book (on CD). I haven't read Grisham for several years because he has become rather formulaic. But I have enjoyed his non-lawyer writings such as The Painted House and this one.


The Children's Blizzard
The Children's Blizzard
Author: David Laskin
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 77
Review Date: 2/2/2012


This was a heartbreaking, true story of a deadly storm in the Midwest. I learned how devastating real life can be.


Collared (Andy Carpenter, Bk 16)
Collared (Andy Carpenter, Bk 16)
Author: David Rosenfelt
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 2/14/2020


Of course I loved it! How could you not love Andy Carpenter? I hate to see the series end.


Culture Shock! California (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette)
Review Date: 8/2/2019


Being born and raised in No. Cal. I was surprised to see that this book was still remarkably accurate despite it being over 20 years old. Quoted prices were understandably inaccurate. I enjoyed the trip back through memory lane.


The Dark Plain
The Dark Plain
Author: Sloan St. James
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 6/3/2010


Too mystical for me. I must not have enough Irish blood in me.


David Letterman: On Stage and Off
David Letterman: On Stage and Off
Author: Rosemarie Lennon
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 6/3/2010


This was written in 1994, so the info is dated but still very interesting if you are a Letterman fan.


Dead Center (Andy Carpenter, Bk 5)
Dead Center (Andy Carpenter, Bk 5)
Author: David Rosenfelt
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 76
Review Date: 3/27/2014


Andy Carpenter has replaced Kinsey Milhone and Stephanie Plum as my go-to light mystery.


Dry Ice (Alan Gregory, Bk 15) (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Review Date: 3/1/2016


Dr. Gregory is one of my favorite series.


Eye of the Bear
Eye of the Bear
Author: Naida West
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 10/23/2016


I loved this series. Any history buff (California) should read them.


The Falls
The Falls
Author: Joyce Carol Oates
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 106
Review Date: 5/28/2013


This story gave a great representation of the allure of Niagara Falls. Having said that, it is also a dark story. It also goes into some detail regarding Love Canal.


Gloryland
Gloryland
Author: Shelton Johnson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 4/22/2018


This was a beautiful book.
The first part was full of dark truths about growing up in the South after the civil war. The second part showed us Yosemite and it's light truths. I felt the darkness and light to the core of my being.


god and mr. gomez
god and mr. gomez
Author: jack smith
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 6/3/2010


I have re-read this book a number of times and continue to laugh out loud every time. A friend who is building a house in Baja assures me the trials and tribulations are accurate.


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